US Bridges

Stanley Avenue over Passaic River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI SW NJ24&NJ124 JCT · Structure no. 1400516

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,268
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanley Avenue over Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stanley Avenue over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,268 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,987 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStanley Avenue
CrossesPassaic River
Location1.4 MI SW NJ24&NJ124 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.726, -74.38968
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,268 (2023)
Projected traffic3,987 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stanley Avenue over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanley Avenue over Passaic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Stanley Avenue over Passaic River carry?

About 3,268 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stanley Avenue over Passaic River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Stanley Avenue over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.